Yoon: "Han Deok-su is the new government prime minister candidate... the right person to carry out national tasks" (Update)

Yoon Suk-yeol to Announce Directly at Tongui-dong on the Afternoon of the 3rd
"Recognized for Ability Regardless of Political Affiliation"

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, nominated as the first new Prime Minister of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, is entering the Presidential Transition Committee in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 3rd. Photo by Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol has nominated former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as the first Prime Minister candidate of the new administration.

On the 3rd, at the transition committee press conference in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, President-elect Yoon said, "I will announce the new government's Prime Minister candidate," adding, "The candidate to lead the cabinet is former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo."

President-elect Yoon continued, "Former Prime Minister Han has been recognized for his abilities regardless of political affiliation and has experienced key positions in state affairs," explaining, "Based on his extensive experience encompassing both public and private sectors, he is the right person to oversee and coordinate the cabinet and carry out government tasks." Former Prime Minister Han has served as Presidential Chief of Economic Affairs, Minister for Government Policy Coordination, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, and Prime Minister.

President-elect Yoon also emphasized, "The new government must lay the foundation for the re-leap of our economy amid severe domestic and international circumstances and thoroughly prepare for the era of economic security where economy and security are united," adding, "We will heed the will of the people and run an efficient government that takes care of livelihoods, diplomacy, and security without any gaps."

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